Visiting the official website of the Holy See one can browse: the Magisterium of the Supreme Pontiffs; the fundamental texts of Catholicism in various languages (the Sacred Bible, the …

Vatican City, [b][c] officially the Vatican City State (Italian: Stato della Città del Vaticano; [d] Latin: Status Civitatis Vaticanae), [e][f] often shortened as the Vatican, is a landlocked sovereign city …

Jan 5, 2026 · Vatican City is an ecclesiastical state, the seat of the Roman Catholic Church, and an enclave in Rome, situated on the west bank of the Tiber River. Vatican City is the world’s …

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What is the difference between Vatican City and the Holy See? Vatican City is a geographic and political state, while the Holy See is the governing body of the Catholic Church, which …

6 days ago · Pope Leo XIV launches a fresh series of weekly talks on the Second Vatican Council, urging Catholics worldwide to reread its documents and continue to be inspired by its …

The Vatican City, one of the most sacred places in Christendom, attests to a great history and a formidable spiritual venture. A unique collection of artistic and architectural masterpieces lie …

Discover the wonder of Vatican City, the smallest country in the world. Explore St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and more.

5 days ago · After focusing his 2025 general audiences on the mysteries of the life of Jesus, Pope Leo XIV has begun a catechesis series on the Second Vatican Council.

The Vatican City is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, and the religion's and country's government Holy See. Its head of state or sovereign is the Pope which is, in religious …